Radiologic Artefacts of Postmortem Computed Tomography Angiography

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Title
Radiologic Artefacts of Postmortem Computed Tomography Angiography
Title of the book
Atlas of Postmortem Angiography
Author(s)
Bruguier C., Grabherr S.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
ISBN
9783319285351
9783319285375
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2016
Chapter
19
Pages
231-250
Language
english
Abstract
In performing postmortem CT angiography (PMCTA), we expect to encounter artefacts. In addition to those that have been well characterized in radiologic imaging, such as physics-based artefacts (e.g., beam hardening, partial volume, photon starvation), patient-based artefacts (e.g., metallic materials and patient motion), or scanner-based artefacts (e.g., ring artefacts, incomplete projections, cone beam effect), we can also expect specific artefacts arising from postmortem changes and the artificial perfusion of the body. The artefacts observed in PMCTA obviously depend on the method applied. To date, they have been described in detail only for the technique of multiphase PMCTA. Concerning this method, the observed artefacts are reproducible and stable in their localization, making them easily detectable. Understanding them is important, however, in order to avoid misinterpretation. This chapter gives an overview of these artefacts, which can be divided into three categories: (1) artefacts related to perfusion method, (2) artefacts related to postmortem changes, and (3) iatrogenic artefacts.
Keywords
Artefacts Postmortem changes Postmortem angiography Latrogenic findings Contrast agent Postmortem clots
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